Lochinvar by Harry Graham (1907)

Name: Lochinvar
Author: Harry Graham

The poem is a parody of Sir Walter Scott's Lochinvar and Swinburne's Lochinvar. It tells the story of a man who returns to his lover after being away for seven years, but instead of reuniting with her, he finds that she has married another man. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and regret.

By Harry Graham · First published 1907 · Genre: Parody, Romantic Comedy, Poetry · 721 words

First lines

When the shadow-shapes shone like a shaddock, Where the sunset had kissed them to flame, On his palfrey, the pick of the paddock, With his sword in its scabbard, he came! In the glamour of amorous passion He would blaze like a seasoned cigar; And he fought in a similar fashion, Did Young Lochinvar!

By the fences and fens unaffrighted, And unstopt by the stream in its spate, In a lather, at last, he alighted, And he knocked at the Netherbys' gate. 'Twas too late! (As he doubtless had dreaded.) He perceived his particular "star" To a blackguard about to be wedded, Did Young Lochinvar!

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Work type: Poem
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Parody, Romantic Comedy, Poetry, Satire, Adventure
Length: 721 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Parody — The work is a humorous imitation of the style and themes of the original poem by Scott, with playful language and exaggerated scenarios.
Romantic Comedy — The narrative revolves around a romantic pursuit with comedic elements, including humorous dialogue and situations.
Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetic works.
Satire — The work uses wit and irony to mock romantic and heroic conventions, highlighting the absurdity of the situations.